As Transmission System Operator, EirGrid is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, ensuring that power flows safely, securely, and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed. We manage the real-time operation of the power system and oversee the wholesale electricity market, balancing supply and demand every second of every day. We strengthen system resilience through the development and operation of interconnectors, and we plan and develop the transmission network, investing in the upgrades and expansion required to meet Ireland’s growing demand and support the transition to a low-carbon future. Our role is also expanding significantly to include operating, developing, and owning Ireland’s offshore transmission grid, a critical step in unlocking the potential of offshore wind energy.
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a Director of Grid Network to join the Infrastructure Chief Office.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Infrastructure Officer and will play a pivotal role in driving the accelerated delivery of the transmission capital portfolio of projects to reinforce the transmission system.
The role holder will lead three regional Network Projects functions and the Grid Delivery & Acceleration function at a time of unprecedented growth in transmission network development and infrastructure delivery. Success in the role will be determined by the ability to bring structure, discipline, visibility and momentum to a major programme of capital investment.
The Team
The Infrastructure Chief Office is responsible for developing and upgrading the electricity grid and delivering grid infrastructure at pace and scale. The team engages with communities, balances national need with local impact and works in close partnership with ESB Networks.
The Grid Network function is central to delivering the onshore infrastructure investment programme required to support EirGrid’s strategy. It provides leadership across regional network projects, delivery acceleration, governance, programme visibility and infrastructure delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities-
Provide strategic leadership across three regional Network Project functions and the Grid Delivery & Acceleration function, ensuring each function is high performing, well governed and aligned to EirGrid Group’s delivery priorities.
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Lead the development of an operating model that enables greater consistency, efficiency, control and delivery of grid network projects.
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Oversee the transformation of the onshore infrastructure portfolio, ensuring delivery is prioritised effectively, governed robustly and delivered with discipline against milestones, programmes, risks, dependencies and benefits.
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Establish and lead the Grid Delivery & Acceleration function to develop, maintain and monitor accurate and realistic project programmes and report progress to the Executive, Board and key external stakeholders.
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Drive delivery acceleration across the delivery life cycle through innovation, better ways of working and close collaboration with ESB Networks.
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Provide thought leadership and policy support in relation to grid development and infrastructure delivery.
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Create the conditions for close and effective working across cross-functional teams internally and with ESB Networks to maximise grid infrastructure delivery.
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Develop strategic business plans, functional strategies, budgets, governance frameworks and performance measures across the areas within remit.
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Lead high-performing teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and innovation while developing future leadership talent and succession plans.
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Support executive and board-level decision-making through clear advice, evidence-based recommendations and strong judgement on grid development and infrastructure delivery risks.
About you
Successful candidates will have:
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Significant senior leadership experience, ideally gained in a complex, regulated or infrastructure-intensive environment.
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Extensive experience leading infrastructure delivery functions and delivering complex projects and programmes.
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Demonstrated experience building governance, performance and delivery disciplines across complex programmes and portfolios.
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Proven experience leading delivery teams in a regulated infrastructure environment, including oversight of regulatory compliance, governance and risk management.
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Demonstrated experience building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders, including ESB Networks, Government, the Regulator, industry, local government, local communities, strategic partners and colleagues.
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Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to align delivery obligations with business strategy and priorities.
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Strong people leadership capability, including experience leading through senior managers, developing talent and creating high-performing, collaborative teams.
Closing date is 14th July 2026
We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.